Episode 152: Halloween History

A Taste of the Past - Un pódcast de Heritage Radio Network

Its Halloween on A Taste of the Past at the HRN studios! Host Linda Pelaccio welcomes historic gastronomist and blogger, Sarah Lohman, and together they talk about the history of Halloween, trick-or-treating, superstitions, costumes, Halloween cakes, and more! Learn more about the origins behind the Halloween tradition as Sarah takes us through the history from the very beginning. Also tune-in to learn about trick-or-treating, and how the custom has changed in recent years. Lastly, find out how those small treats known as candy corn (which Sarah makes at home) have become a tradition, and even how to make a batch for yourself! This program has been sponsored by International Culinary Center. The pre-text of this holiday was a night for people to loosen up a little bit. [12:00] Halloween is this holiday of pure fun. Its about going and having fun whether youre a child or an adult. [16:30] -- Sarah Lohman on A Taste of the Past

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